Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a leader in respiratory protection system technology in its search for a Process Engineer. Our Irvine, CA, client specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of respiratory protection equipment for military, law enforcement, and fire personnel. For immediate consideration for this direct hire role, apply today.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Perform and guide technical activities resulting from approved self-initiated or assigned manufacturing assignments
• Utilize statistical techniques for monitoring and improvement manufacturing processes
• Initiate, identify, recommend, and oversee programs in the manufacturing area of responsibility to improve product cost, service and quality while ensuring process safety and health/environmental impact
• Have awareness of intellectual property on processes and understanding of ITAR/Export Control Compliance
• Actively participate in and lead project planning efforts
• Participate in the implementation of change for future direction
• Provide leadership to implement innovative applications and advance technologies
• Lead cross-functional teams through Continuous Improvement efforts and support lean process activities
• Negotiate project recommendations and implementation with business partners and relevant stakeholders
• Follow and promote corporate business conduct, safety, health and environmental policies and practices, including Engineering guidelines, standards and specifications
• Escalate and participate in resolution of plant safety, OSHA, and environmental concerns following EHS guidelines
• Lead and/or support the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and new products at the site, as assigned.
• Plan and implement assigned engineering projects including defining the project scope, project activities, equipment specification, contractor requirements, as well as plant and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain a schedule and budget for assigned engineering projects
• Provide reports/updates on assigned projects
• Identify project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supporting functional managers/supervisors, as required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years of experience in or directly supporting manufacturing

Preferred Skills and/or Experiences:

• Demonstrate use of SAP
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts
• Experience scaling up new products into manufacturing\
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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